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Weekly Information – 21st November 2025

Transforming Learning

Following the email I sent yesterday, two sessions will be held for Wormit and Balmerino parents to learn more about this project. A face to face meeting in the school hall at 6pm on Monday 1st December and a Teams meeting on Thursday 4th December at 4pm. If you are going to come to the face to face meeting, please sign up here.  The link for the teams meeting will be sent to all parents at about 3.30 on the day of the meeting. Any questions about the project can be submitted here.

 

Nursery Fundraising

There will be a raffle at the Nursery Christmas Fair on 4th December. Tickets are already on sale – speak to one of the Nursery staff for details.

 

Reading Challenge – £2000 for 2000 Books 

Please support our challenge by supporting your child to record their reading here:  Reading record

And collect sponsors here: Sponsor Form

We have £319 donated and 428 books recorded. All funds raised will be used to enhancing learning experiences and reduce the cost of the school day impacting positively on all children. Sponsor money can be paid online of dropped into the school office – the details are on the sponsor form.

 

 

 

Weekly Information – 7th November 2025

Nursery Christmas Fair

The Nursery staff and parents invite you to come to their Christmas Fair on Thursday 4th December from 1.45-3pm

Please click here to check you have all the dates for this busy term. There were a couple of errors on the sheet sent home at the start of the year but these are all correct now. 

 

Message for P7 Parents from Madras

Second P7 transition welcome evening
A reminder that the second of our P7 transition welcome evenings is on this Thursday 6th November from 17:45-19:00. This will the same evening as last Tuesday so if you attended last week there is no need to attend this time.
Transition Coffee Mornings
There will be a series of coffee mornings for parents/carers of P7 pupils coming to Madras College in August 2026. These will be an opportunity to visit Madras and meet with some of our staff and pupils in an informal setting. Please note that these are for parents/carers and that P7 pupils should not attend.
The coffee mornings will run in the school canteen from 9.30am to 10.30am on the following dates:
Wednesday 3rd December
Tuesday 9th December
Thursday 18th December.
Parents/carers are welcome to choose which date(s) they would like to come along to.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Jenni Alexander
Principal Teacher Transition and Equity
Madras College

Panto Payment

Please remember to pay your child(ren)’s contribution following the information sent in an email on 6th October. Many thanks.

Football

A parent has asked me to share this:

⚽ Join the St Andrews Colts! ⚽
We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic boys born in 2013 and 2014 to join our growing Colts 11’s team. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just love football and want to learn, we offer a fun, supportive environment to develop skills, make friends and be part of a fantastic local team. Training takes place in St Andrews with qualified SFA coaches who focus on teamwork, confidence and enjoyment of the game. Contact Neil on 07926 016110 to find out more and arrange a free trial session.

Weekly Information – 3rd October 2025

School Report and Improvement Plan

Our Standards and Quality Report and School Improvement Plan have been published on the website this week. A quick read summary for families is available here: Wormit-Summary-for-Families.pdf

The full documents are available here: School Improvement Plan and Standards and Quality Report | Wormit Primary School

Your child will bring home a paper copy of the quick read summary today or at the start of next week and I will be sending a MS Form to gather your thoughts and ideas for parental involvement.

 

 

October Dates
During October, you will have the chance to sign up for your Parent’s Evening Appointment. Look out for the link coming home around 6th. If you don’t sign up, you will be allocated a slot.

Friday 10th – Last Day of Term 1 – Harvest Service at Wormit Church at 9.30am. All P1-7 children will attend with their teacher unless you contact the school office to opt them out. All parents are welcome – please fill up the pews from the back. Nursery parents are welcome to bring their child if they want and then drop them off at nursery afterwards. Let the staff know they will be in late so that their lunch can be ordered.

Monday 13th October – Friday 24th October – School and Nursery closed for October Holiday

Monday 27th – First Day of Term 2

Thurs 30th – Parent Council Halloween Disco

Friday 31st – P1-7 children can bring a costume to put on after lunch for an afternoon of Halloween Craft

 

Lost Property

Please come and check lost property before the end of term if your child has lost any items. It will be removed in the holidays – if items are names they will be returned to the child and un-named items will be given to the local charity shops.

 

Message from Active Schools

Dear Parents and Carers,
We’re excited to share a new SWAY link that brings together information from a wide range of clubs and activity providers in your area. Whether you’re looking for something fun, active, or creative for your children—or even the whole family—there’s something for everyone!
Please take a moment to explore the SWAY and discover opportunities to get involved, stay active, and enjoy time together.
Best wishes,
Elizabeth F Anderson
Senior Active Schools Co-ordinator
Playtime Snacks
P1-7 children should bring a snack for morning break. We recommend something that will fill them up until lunchtime – fruit, crackers, cheese, plain biscuits are all good examples. Crisps and sweet biscuits or bars are also good for a treat. Please remember that there is only 15 minutes so we recommend just one snack as there isn’t time to eat more. Please don’t send sweets for a snack (haribos etc) as these don’t fill your child up – they give them a quick sugar rush and then they are hungry again before lunchtime.

Weekly Information – 26th September 2025

We are a Nut Free School

Please remember we do have some children who have allergies to nuts. Please do not send any nuts or foods containing nuts into school. This included peanut butter or Nutella.

 

Photographs

I would like to thank all staff for supporting the photograph this week. It has been a bit of a hectic one but the children have enjoyed the process and I feel sure the photos will be lovely. Please don;t worry if your child lost their QR code. As long as there photo was taken I will be able to send a second copy next week. The final photos and sibling groups will be taken today.

 

Reminders

Please send your child to school with a water bottle filled with fresh water each day and with a change of shoes. On their PE day (listed below) please send them with PE Kit. More information is available here: A-ZInfo for Parents

P1 Mrs Lonie
Monday and Wednesday
P1/2 Mrs Dyer
Wednesday and Friday
P2/3 Ms Beaton
Wednesday and Thursday
P3/4 Mr Pellow
Tuesday and Wednesday
P4/5 Mrs Stewart and Mrs Thomson
Monday and Friday
P5 Miss Smith
Monday and Thursday
P6 Mrs Purves and Mrs Napier
Tuesday and Wednesday
P7 Ms MacLean
Tuesday and Thursday

 

Sports Dates

Apologies I omitted the wet weather back up and the Nursery sports from the school calendar.

The dates are:

Tuesday 9th – P1-7 Sports Afternoon – spectators welcome. If it rains, the back up is Thursday 11th.

Wednesday 24th  – 10am – Nursery Sports  – spectators welcome. If it rains, the back up is Thursday or Friday also at 10am.

You might want to add these by hand to the sheet that came home. The website page is now up to date. Click Here.

 

 

Message from NHS: Flu Drop In Sessions
If your child misses their flu vaccination at school, don’t worry, you can come along to any of our open access drop in clinics running during the October school holidays!  Please see below for a list of all available venues and dates – no appointment needed, just drop in!
For more information regarding the child flu vaccine please visit www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/child-flu-vaccine
Tuesday 14 October
Lynebank Hospital Immunisation Centre
Wednesday 15 October
St Andrews Community Hospital
Thursday 16 October
Whytemans Brae Hospital (Outpatients Entrance)
Friday 17 October 
Pitteuchar Health Centre
Saturday 18 October 
Lynebank Hospital Immunisation Centre
Monday 20 October
Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital
Tuesday 21 October
Pitteuchar Health Centre
Wednesday 22 October
Lynebank Hospital Immunisation Centre
Thursday 23 October
St Andrews Community Hospital / Whytemans Brae Hospital (Outpatients Entrance)
Friday 24 October
Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital

Weekly Information – 19th September 2025

School Photos next week
At the request of Parent Council, we are trying a new photographer this year – Ian Mitchell. Mr Mitchell brings a mobile studio to the school and the children have their photo taken in that. As long as you have given permission for photos, your children will have their photo taken at school. There is no obligation to buy. If you want to opt your child out, please contact the school office. The photos cannot all be taken on one day, so please send your child to school photo ready on these days!
Tuesday 23rd: P1, P1/2 and P2/3 individuals
Wednesday 24th: P4/5, P5, P7 individuals
Thursday 25th: Nursery, P3/4 and P6 individuals
Friday 26th: Siblings
Unfortunately I have not been able to make an arrangement with Mr Mitchell for younger siblings or siblings not attending our school to be included.
Pupil Council
I am excited to be able to tell you that we have reinstated the Pupil Council at Wormit PS. All classes have two representatives who will share their classes ideas for change and improvement at the meetings which are being facilitated by Miss Smith.
Volunteers Needed
We are keen to set up Bikeability opportunities for our older child to teach road safety to pupils who can ride a bike. To do this we need volunteers to be trained to help deliver sessions.
We are also looking for volunteers to support the delivery of out of school clubs – particularly Running and Netball – though we are interested to hear from parents with other interests.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact jamie.rose@fife.gov.uk
Food Bank
We will be making a harvest donation to the food bank at the service at the end of term. Please send donations in during the week beginning 6th October. Packaged or tinned foods or toiletries make suitable donations. Many thanks.

Dalguise Trip

P7 parents – if you have not signed up or paid yet, I sent you an email yesterday. Please act upon this email by Sunday evening at the latest as I will be confirming numbers of Monday and the deposit is due. If your child is swithering about if to go or if you need help with payment, please email us and we can help.

 

Drug Awareness Workshops for P7 Parents

Later in the year, our P7s will do a workshop delivered by Barnado’s. The charity now offer workshops to P7 parents as well. Click here to find out more

 

Reading Challenge – £2000 for 2000 Books 

Please support our challenge by supporting your child to record their reading here:  Reading record

And collect sponsors here: Sponsor Form

We already have £185 pledged and 135 books recorded. All funds raised will be used to enhancing learning experiences and reduce the cost of the school day impacting positively on all children.

 

Parent Council Meeting

All parents of the school and nursery are invited to a Parent Council meeting, which will take place on Thursday, 25th September at 6:00pm in the school hall. Parent Council do great work for the school and they are getting ready to organise the after school Halloween parties. These are always great events but can only run if enough parents can volunteer to help. Please do come along to the meeting if you can – its a good opportunity to get more involved with the life of the school.

 

Message from Kingsbarns Primary re Cambo Cup

Dear all
We have had a great response to the Cambo Cup and look forward to having all the runners that have signed up.
If any parents from other schools are able to help on the day with marshalling at the event  then  please contact
kingsbarns.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
We will get back to you to confirm
Kind Regards
Kingsbarns PS Team

Weekly Information – 5th September

Reading Challenge

The reading challenge Sponsor Form is now live.Please click here to access the form and share the code with friends  and family members who might support this. The children will all bring home a QR code poster today or on Monday.

Please support your child to log their reading/listening here – we are aiming to read 2000 books as a team by Christmas.

 

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday 23rd-Friday 26th – School Photographs – At the request of the Parent Council, we are trying a new photographer this year. The photos will be taken over a few days. Nearer to the time, you will receive a note of your child’s day. All children will be included unless you have stated ‘No’ to photos on their General Permissions or unless you opt them out by telling the school office. If you have a pre-Nursery child you would like included in a family photo, or if you would like a different group shot taken (e.g. a cousin’s group) please contact the office to make an arrangement.
Thursday 25th – P1-7 Flu Vaccines – your child will only receive the inoculation if you have returned the NHS permission form.

Weekly Information 29th August 2025

Enforcement of pavement parking ban, parking at dropped kerbs and double parking – message from Fife Council

Enforcement of this new legislation will start on Monday 1 September 2025 and Parking Attendants will issue Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) from that date.  The PCN level is £100, which is discounted to £50 if paid within 14 days.  Click here for more information

 

Photograph Policy

This has been updated slightly, following the recent consultation. Please click here to read it and so that you know what ticking Yes or No means on the General Permissions Form.

 

School Safety

All visitors to the school should ring the buzzer by the front door and speak to office staff in the first instance. Please don’t enter the school by any other door and please understand that children know they should not open the door to a visitor even if they know them. Nursery parents can drop off and collect from the Nursery gate but all P1-7 must be signed out and back in at the school office if you are dropping off late or collecting early. Please don’t go into the playground and approach your child – if you need to see them during the school day, come to the office in the first instance. If you come to collect your child from Nursery or from the school office, please be prepared for the fact that staff might ask you for ID if you are not someone they know. If you are collecting your child early for any reason, please call ahead to let us know. This is particularly important if some one is collecting your child for you, so we know that we are following your wishes.

Weekly Information – 22nd August 2025

Reading Challenge

We are holding a Reading Challenge Fundraiser this term with team Wormit aiming to raise £2000 by reading £2000 books. Information on how to collect sponsors will come out in due course but the challenge begins from today. Each book your child reads can be logged to count towards the challenge – it can be a reading book, a book from home or an audiobook and they don’t have to have read it themselves, they can have listened to you reading it or have shared the reading with you. The object is to raise some money for school fund and to celebrate our love of reading at Wormit PS.  Click here to find the form to log the book each time your child finishes one. 

 

Class and Year Group Photos

Thank you to everyone who completed our survey on class and year group photos. The majority consensus was that we will stop the tradition of submitting photos to the local press and instead we will gift a free, colour printed and laminated photo to each P1 and P7 family in term 1 as well sharing photos of all classes and year groups on the password protected class pages in term 1. This will allow you to discuss your child’s classmates with them. In term 4, we will have a professional photographer in to take photos of all classes and year groups – no obligation to buy. More information will follow.

 

Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood

All P1-7 parents should familiarise themselves with the teaching of this important curricular area which is ongoing through the school year. Please click here to find out out more. And here to view the learning and resources your child will be using. Any concerns or questions can be directed to me at lucy.jess@fife.gov.uk

 

School Improvement Planning

We are currently working on our school improvement plan and it will be ready to share with parents very soon along with last years’ Standards and Quality Report.

The Nursery team are going to be working with Fife Council’s Inclusive Practice Team to enhance their understanding of universal strategies to support all learning. This will enhance our provision of ways to make children feel accepted and supported and it will impact positively on all children. The Inclusive Practice Team will support our by providing training and sometimes will work directly with children in order to free a staff member up to attend training.

 

Free School Meals, Milk and Clothing Grant

Payment in Lieu of Free School Meals
Parents and carers of children who receive Free School Meals based on benefit entitlement will get a payment of £12.50 per week (£2.50 per day), per child for the summer holidays.
The first payment, covering 6 days from 4 – 11 July, will be made into your bank account on Wednesday, 9 July 2025.
Free School Meals, milk and clothing grant  P1-7
All children in primary 1-5 can receive a free school meal without an application however, you must still apply to receive free school milk and a school clothing grant.
Applications can be made for clothing grants and free school meals using the link below if you have not claimed.
Children in P6 and 7 will only receive a free meal if you apply. If your financial situation has changed, it is well worth checking if you can apply:
From 3rd March 2025 pupils in Primary 6 and 7 whose parent or carer receives Scottish Child Payment for them are eligible for free school meals.
If you receive a Scottish Child Payment for a child in primary 6 or 7 (and don’t already receive free school meals for them), you can now apply.  You will need to provide evidence of your Scottish Child Payment award along with your application.  This should be an official letter from Social Security Scotland confirming your award.
Please note, this change will not entitle your child to receive a payment in lieu of school meals during school holiday periods.
Change to School Clothing Grant Eligibility
 Changes to the Fife Council School Clothing Grant policy have ensured no parents lose the grant due to migrating from Tax Credits to Universal Credit.
Fife Council has reviewed the eligibility criteria for School Clothing Grants to ensure that those currently eligible within the Tax Credits system will continue to receive Clothing Grant once they have migrated to Universal Credit.
The exiting earnings threshold conditions for Universal Credit, is £796 per month. Fife Council has increased this earnings threshold to monthly earned income of no more than £1666. In making the change to the School Clothing Grant, Fife has protected those customers who migrated from Tax Credits to Universal Credit.
Additionally, those customers who had moved onto Universal Credit “naturally” from 2017 through a change in circumstances now qualify again for the clothing grant.

Summer Holiday Activities

Click here to find what Active Schools are offering: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/QYn3DMyFYCw5CrZy?ref=Link

 

Activities at the Rio

tote bag poster 31st july

Fun at the rio poster 29th july

WEDNESDAY 16TH JULY POPPY BUBBLES POSTER

animal man 9th july poster

LETS DO LUNCH 17 JULY POSTER

 

Café Inc. Returns!

Café Inc will be back during the summer holidays (Monday 7 July – Tuesday 19 August) for children and young people across Fife. Café Inc provides free tasty, healthy meals while stocks last when our schools are closed during the holidays.
There’s no need to book, just turn up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, who can also have a meal if they wish, subject to availability.
The free lunches will be available in a number of schools and community facilities across the Kingdom.
Cafe Inc venues are listed on our interactive map, which is available along with other advice and help with the Cost of Living, at Cost of Living Support